It’s an exciting time at Tastebuds! We’ve got plenty happening over the coming months—from the launch of our new HQ to awards, events, and student opportunities. Here’s a roundup of what’s on the horizon.
Tastebuds HQ Launching - 9th June
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Tastebuds HQ on 9th May, based at Carrow House in Norwich City Centre!
This space has been designed as a hub for collaboration, creativity, and connection—whether you're a member, part of the supply chain, or just passionate about food and innovation. We're also exploring the option of drop-in sessions in Suffolk and rural Norfolk in the future.
Why visit the HQ?
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1:1 mentorship with industry experts
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Hot desking available for just £10/day (refreshments included!)
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Meet and collaborate with like-minded innovators
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Join exclusive mini workshops
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Drop in when it suits you
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Open to everyone—from producers to supply chain partners
Keep an eye out for an invite to our launch.
Collaboration Awards - 8th July
We’re proud to announce the Tastebuds Collaboration Awards, happening on 8th July! These awards celebrate innovation across the food and drink industry, recognising standout B2B and B2C collaboration projects.
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New product collaborations
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R&D initiatives
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Student placement projects
…and more!
We’re currently looking for category sponsors and a headline sponsor—a great opportunity to spotlight your brand’s role in shaping the future of food.
Nourish Conference & Tastebuds Market – Back in 2026!
Our first ever Nourish Conference & Market was a huge success—and we’re already planning the next one!
Save the date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
We’re excited to bring it back to the Forum, even bigger and better.
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 event? We’d love to hear from you.
Trade Directory Update – Launching May
Thanks to everyone who has shown interest in our upcoming online Trade Directory—it's launching this May! With 12,500+ social media views and 4,500 monthly website views, this is a great platform to gain exposure.
We're also in early planning stages for a printed version—stay tuned.
If you are yet to sign up, click here.
Visit Us at the Royal Norfolk Show
Join us at the Royal Norfolk Show in the STEMM Village, where we’ll be highlighting careers and innovation in food manufacturing.
We’ll be teaming up with BeanTastic Hummus, one of our exciting startup members, to showcase some tasty product development work—and yes, there will be samples!
Student Project Opportunities for 2025/26
We have a fantastic line-up of student collaboration projects available—offering real value to your business while supporting the next generation of industry talent.
Upcoming projects include:
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Deakin University (Australia) – 2-week intensive business improvement project (Oct 2025)
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Norwich University of the Arts – Full brand revamp (opens autumn)
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Norwich Business School – Strategic data projects (just closed but will re-open in autumn)
Projects completed by June 2025 can be entered into the Collaboration Awards!
Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the Tastebuds community, there are so many exciting ways to get involved. From connecting at our new HQ to celebrating innovation at our upcoming awards and events, we can’t wait to collaborate with you.
Why not book a meeting with Charlotte to learn more? Book.
